Chapter 133 Shen Huaien gets Mr.
Chapter 133 Shen Huaien gets Mr.
Shen Nanzhi used her utmost patience to maintain her smile, looking at him as if she was looking at the difficult Party A’s father in her previous life.
There is no other way. In order for children to succeed, some price has to be paid.
The scholars of this era were arrogant. If you didn't come from a big family, it would be almost impossible to invite someone to your home to teach.
Unless you find an old scholar who has failed repeatedly, the children taught by such a decadent person will not be much better.
Shen Nanzhi also took great pains for the Niu family's children.
"Mr. Zhang is well-informed, so he should know that Mr. Ning Wu and I are partners. In fact, we have no choice but to cooperate. He came to me and took a fancy to my small business. What can a weak woman like me do?
Since we can't resist, we can only find a way to cooperate. That's all. If Mr. Zhang doesn't believe it, he can go and find out for himself.
With my appearance, I have no figure and no looks, so even if I were given to Mr. Ning Wu for free, he wouldn’t want me.”
Being ugly is also an advantage, as people won't suspect you of using your sex appeal to take advantage of others.
Zhang Zhi said: "Miss Shen, you are too serious. I don't suspect that you have any unclear relationship with Master Ning Wu. I am just curious.
Miss Shen was also said to be a mentally retarded woman, but you led the officers to destroy the bandit’s lair, you are also a remarkable woman, I have always admired you.”
Her reputation was also the reason why Zhang Zhi was willing to come and see her.
San Gouzi brought Niu Debao and several other children with him. As they were afraid of running around and getting sweaty, they took a horse carriage. The clean and fresh young boys were full of energy and looked very likable.
"What are their names?"
As for Niu Xiaoli, he thought she was just here for fun and didn't pay much attention to her.
"My name is Niu Debao, nice to meet you, sir."
"My name is Niu Erbao."
"Niu Sanbao."
Niu Debao is okay, but Erbao and Sanbao are not serious names.
Shen Nanzhi took the opportunity to ask: "How about giving me a name, sir?"
Zhang Zhi's mouth twitched, "I'll read a few sentences first, and you all recite them so that I can hear them."
Niu Debao was a little nervous. He didn't know how to memorize.
Shen Nanzhi looked at them encouragingly, "Don't be nervous, just do your best and be serious. The teacher praised you and gave you a roast chicken as a reward."
"Well, for the sake of roast chicken, I'll fight for it."
Zhang Zhi: “…”
Studying for roast chicken?
This Miss Shen is misleading the students here. "Miss Shen, please step aside for a moment."
"Ah, I still have to avoid it?"
Zhang Zhi's unquestionable look forced her to go back to the house and wait for him to hand over a talented person, otherwise she would catch him and beat him up. When had she ever felt so aggrieved?
The waiting time was a bit long, so she went to work in the space. When the grapes were ripe, she picked them and ate them.
The skin is translucent purple, and the flowers are crowded together, weighing at least three kilograms. They are beautiful just by looking at them, as if they were carved out of purple jade.
This is the Kyoho grape she specially selected, which is characterized by its large fruit and sweet taste.
I ate two kilograms of it happily, and I couldn’t finish the rest, so I gave it to the dog.
There is more than one acre of grape field. Originally, I wanted to make wine for myself. Now that the grapes are ripe, Shen Nanzhi is a little worried about having so many of them. It would be a pity to waste them all.
Let's just make some wine, but making wine requires a lot of sugar, and there's not enough in the space, so we have to go out and buy some.
In ancient times, white sugar was very expensive, costing two hundred coins per pound. The cost of making wine was too high.
It is no wonder that wine was more expensive than gold in ancient times. The high cost and the transportation from thousands of miles away, coupled with the hype of foreign merchants and the reputation of the fine grape wine and luminous cups, made the rich people happy to spend any amount of money.
Even nowadays, a bottle of top-quality wine can cost millions. She had drunk it before and still had a few bottles hidden in the cellar. Now she is even more reluctant to drink it.
I'll brew a small amount first, and sell the remaining grapes at the market tomorrow.
Fruits are rare, and such good grapes will definitely make a lot of money. I'm just short of money, so this can ease the financial pressure.
After wasting half a day, I felt that the time was about right, so I walked out of the room. It was quiet outside, and only Shen Huai'en was reading.
"Where's Mr. Zhang?"
"gone."
"Ah, gone? No, did he agree to be a teacher for the children? Why did you let him go?"
"I agreed, but how can I keep him for dinner? It's not enough to take care of his snacks, but I have to take care of the roast chicken too?"
"You really agreed?"
"If you don't believe me, just ask San Gouzi. Can I lie to you? Go prepare the study room tomorrow and ask them to prepare to study. I have already bought the pens, ink, paper and inkstone. Just use them directly."
"Butler Shen, sure. If I had known you were so capable, I wouldn't have worried about it."
Shen Huai'en was a little impatient, "You can trust me more, go out and play when you have nothing to do, I'm reading.
Where did you get these books? They are all books I have never read before, and they are very exciting..."
Shen Nanzhi didn't want to talk to him, "I'm going to play, just watch if you want, why are you asking so many questions?
It's as if you have memories and you understand a lot."
Shen Huai'en: "..."
She scolded me again. Okay, I'll continue reading.
Niu Debao and his children have already run home to tell their parents the good news. They will be able to go to school tomorrow. Sister Nanzhi is the best. She found a good husband for them and even made roast chicken for them.
Uncle Niu is also at home. Apart from delivering goods and setting up stalls, he stays at home with Aunt Niu and the children. He rarely even goes out for drinks.
Uncle Niu was also happy. "Nanzhi is such a pain in the ass. You guys better behave yourself and study hard. Don't cause trouble for your sister Nanzhi, or I'll spank you."
"I know. If you study well, Sister Nanzhi will give you delicious food. There are so many delicious foods at Sister Nanzhi's house that you can't finish them all. It's so happy to live in her house."
Children of this age don’t understand any big principles. For poor children who lack food and clothing, nothing is more tempting than delicious food.
Uncle Niu felt guilty, "It's good to know."
Niu Debao was worried about A Niang: "Who will help A Niang with the work? Can A Niang handle it by herself?"
What a filial and sensible child. Aunt Niu felt warm in her heart. For the sake of her children, she didn't bother with the man anymore.
"Mother, it's OK. It's easier than selling meat. If you're really too busy, you can find someone to help you and pay them a few dozen coins.
Study hard and don’t worry about the family. When you become successful in the future, remember to provide for your elder sister Nanzhi and be filial to her.”
"Well, we certainly will."
After sending the children away, Uncle Niu said with a shameless face, "Mother, do you think we should give Nan Zhi some tuition?
"Eating and studying are both important. Please, sir, we can't let our children suffer any loss."
"Of course I have to give it to you. It's better than giving it to a young widow."
Uncle Niu: “…”
He was in the wrong, so he didn't dare to refute. "Then how much is appropriate per month?"
"One tael of silver per child, let's say four taels of silver. Nanzhi will have to pay some more. But if we give too much and divide it too clearly, Nanzhi will think we are alienated. This amount is quite appropriate."
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